The program emphasizes the principles and practice of furniture design as well as the social value of art, design and responsible citizenship. Graduates are prepared to:
- conceive of and develop a body of self-directed work comprised of highly resolved, full-scale furniture and objects
- effectively use drawing, writing, reading and the making of objects in parallel to explore and articulate original design concepts
- demonstrate competency in handling a variety of materials and processes by taking a project from concept to finished object
